Carver Elementary holds mock election

Scott Thompson/Bryan County Now Carver Elementary School assistant principal David Shultz goes over a question with students during the school's mock election Tuesday morning. The ballot contained five questions, including students' choice for president and was electronically recorded with instant feedback for each class.

Fourth- and fifth-grade students at Carver Elementary School got a civics lesson Tuesday, as the school held a mock presidential election. The election was set up much like a real one, as each student filled out a voter registration card, turned it into a poll worker and cast their ballots electronically.

Each student was given a clicker and selected between the U.S. presidential candidates as well as four other questions. Those included “Who or what influences your vote the most,” “Were you born in Georgia,” “Does one or both of your parents serve in the military.” and “Do you plan to register to vote when you turn 18.”

Results were recorded with instant feedback for each class, and the students received updates on the race throughout the day.